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Hands On: Get Started Writing and Testing Angular Directives
When considering AngularJS, you might find yourself swamped with examples of data binding, controllers, form validation... it's a long list. But what should really get you excited about AngularJS are directives! Directives might not quite be the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything, but in regards to AngularJS they come pretty close. We'll talk about the different types of directives and directive options, when you should use directives, and more importantly how you can use them to make your code simpler and more maintainable. Have your favorite IDE ready if you want to follow along as we look at example directive code, learn how to test directives, and maybe even get our hands dirty.
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Git With the Flow!
Creating branches in git is easy, fast, and cheap. When used well, branches can be a powerful tool for good in keeping your code progression and release cycle clear and understandable. When used poorly, branches can make your commit history unhelpful, confusing, or even downright unreadable. We will talk about two popular git branching strategies: Git Flow and GitHub flow. We'll discuss some of the pros and cons of each branching strategy, and what type of deployment strategy each workflow is best suited for. You'll know when to use a feature branch, why you should avoid support branches, and how to quickly fix bugs using a hotfix. Git workflows are strategies, not extensions--the only tool you need is the `git` command! That said, once you know the drill, we'll show how using some simple tools and aliases can make your workflow effortless.
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AngularJS Directives: The Next 42
When considering AngularJS, you might find yourself swamped with examples of data binding, controllers, form validation... it's a long list. But what should really get you excited about AngularJS are directives! Directives might not quite be the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything, but in regards to AngularJS they come pretty close. We'll talk about the different types of directives and directive options, when you should use directives, and more importantly how you can use them to make your code simpler and more maintainable. Have your favorite IDE ready if you want to follow along as we look at example directive code, learn how to test directives, and maybe even get our hands dirty.